The effects of climate change can be witnessed in the huge fires and floods currently ravaging the planet «We've increased the earth's temperature by over 1° Celsius. That's enough to cause massive changes», explains American environmentalist Bill McKibben.
«Transitioning away from coal, gas and oil is probably going to be the biggest task ever undertaken by humanity,» he argues in this interview, where he discusses the current state of health of the planet.
McKibben also examines the role of governments and private companies in combating climate change and its consequences, as well as analysing what powers like China and the US are - and are not - doing to respond to these challenges.
Furthermore, he explores how the lobbying power of fossil fuel industry interest groups has exacerbated the climate crisis.
«It's Not That Simple» brings you today's big issues, simplified by leading experts.
Because in a time of dizzying information, sometimes you have to pause before you can understand. Because not everything is that simple.
The End of Nature, Bill McKibben, 1989
Fight Global Warming Now, Bill McKibben, 2007
Eaarth, Bill McKibben, 2011
The Global Warming Reader, Bill McKibben, 2011
Bill McKibben on how climate change is «the greatest challenge humans have ever faced»
Bill McKibben on «What We've Learned About Climate Change in the Last 30 Years»
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Big issues, big names in a new programme dedicated to interviews with international personalities from the world of politics, economics and society. These conversations with special guests, conducted by journalist Pedro Pinto, aim to simplify and help demystify some of today's most important issues. Every month, on the Foundation's website.